A review by savvylit
We Are Too Many: A Memoir [Kind of] by Hannah Pittard

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

We Are Too Many is a searingly honest dissection of all three forces in the divorce: Hannah, Patrick, & Trish. Pittard gives readers a non-chronological glimpse into the relationships she had with both of the other forces. The most refreshing and astounding thing about this memoir is its lack of blame. Pittard never points a finger specifically at Patrick or Trish for the dissolution of her marriage. In fact, she's just as honest about her own flaws as she is about theirs. Rather than blaming one person, Hannah reflects on the multitude of signs that pointed to ruination.

Another remarkable aspect of this memoir lies in its unusual form and structure. Part One is recalled conversations that are written like a screenplay. Part Two is a discussion with her ex-husband that never happened. Part Three is a personal reckoning with the aftermath of losing Patrick and Trish.

Ultimately, We Are Too Many offers a unique and memorable perspective on divorce and relationships. I was particularly impressed by Pittard's ability to reflect upon herself and her own flaws. Towards the memoir's end, there are some truly beautiful passages where Pittard laments her tendency towards passivity and the misogynistic ideas about relationships that she internalized as a child.

Thank you @henryholtbooks for this gifted copy of We Are Too Many in exchange for my honest review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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